Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine
This Cowboy Butter Chicken Linguine is loaded with bold, buttery flavor. It combines juicy pan-seared chicken with linguine tossed in a spicy, garlicky cowboy butter sauce made from simple pantry ingredients. A perfect 30-minute dinner that’s rich, comforting, and full of personality.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Pot for boiling pasta
- Tongs or wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (sliced thin)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil linguine in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken slices until golden and cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in Dijon, lemon juice, paprika, red pepper flakes, and parsley.
- Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat in the cowboy butter.
- Add cooked linguine and reserved pasta water. Toss until sauce clings to pasta.
- Garnish with more parsley or lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Use thighs for extra juicy results.
Double the cowboy butter for dipping or spreading.
Great with crusty bread or a simple salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 38gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g